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Experts in Kidney Diseases & Disorders
Fortunately, if you or a loved one are affected by a kidney disorder or disease, UI Health offers the services, care, and treatment options you need, close to home.
Comprehensive Services for Kidney Disease & Disorders
While chronic kidney disease is the most common and perhaps most well-known kidney disease, there are many different diseases and disorders that can lead to kidney impairment.
At UI Health, our team of providers offers the care you need for kidney-related medical issues at every stage—from initial diagnosis to treatment to management of a chronic condition. This includes a full spectrum of diagnostic testing to determine the type of disease you’re facing and its severity, along with monitoring to keep track of disease progression.
Depending on your specific needs, you may be able to access care in either an inpatient or outpatient setting, allowing you to address your condition in a way that’s convenient and accessible to you.
At UI Health, we offer care for the full span of kidney-related health issues, including:
- Chronic kidney disease:
Chronic kidney disease gradually progresses, eventually causing kidney failure. Take steps to limit kidney disease damage and stop the progression of the disease.
- Electrolyte disorders:
The body is dependent on a precise blend of fluids and electrolytes for optimal function. When the kidneys aren’t functioning appropriately, electrolyte disorders can occur, negatively impacting multiple parts of the body.
- End-stage renal disease:
End-stage renal disease is the last phase of kidney disease. At this stage, kidneys are damaged beyond repair, requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant.
- Hypertension:
Hypertension, often called high blood pressure, occurs when the pressure of blood in your blood vessels is too high. High blood pressure can damage blood vessels in the kidneys.
- Immunological kidney diseases:
Some diseases affecting the kidneys are known as immunological kidney diseases, meaning they’re based in the immune system. Immunological diseases affect the kidneys in different ways.
- Kidney stones:
Kidney stones are hard deposits of minerals and salts that stick together in urine. They can lead to pain and other uncomfortable symptoms as they pass through the urinary tract.
- Polycystic kidney disease:
Polycystic kidney disease is a type of kidney disease in which fluid-filled cysts grow in the kidneys. Too many kidney cysts or cysts that are large can damage the kidneys, reducing their function.